Severe allergic symptoms need emergency help
MedlinePlus says a severe allergic reaction threatens life, with symptoms that may appear within seconds or minutes.
The symptoms it lists include difficulty breathing or swallowing, a swollen face or tongue, and loss of consciousness.
Call 911 or get to the closest emergency room.
Why this source matters
NIH is the US National Institutes of Health. This is about getting help, not deciding your own diagnosis.
Report a medicine problem after getting help
Patients can use MedWatch to report a medicine problem; it is the reporting programme of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Why this source matters
FDA is the Food and Drug Administration. MedWatch accepts reports sent by health professionals and by patients.
- Who do I contact for a non-emergency concern?
- Where is the written help plan?
- Which product information do I keep for a report?